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BALRAM — Tug · IMO 8022248

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World map showing the last known position of BALRAM at 21° 7.030' N, 72° 35.592' E
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Current PositionLive

BALRAM is currently under way in the Arabian Sea, at 21.1172° N, 72.5932° E, making 0.6 knots on a course of 62°. It is sailing from HAZIRA ANCH to MUMBAI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 19:40 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:55 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
62.0°
/ 337°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:01 UTCSep 8, 2026
India flag
MUMBAIINBOM
ETA
19:40 UTCSep 8, 2026
BALRAM

BALRAM

Identity

Tug
Type
India flagIN
Flag
8022248
IMO Number
419001500
MMSI
VWCA
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HAZIRA ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of MUMBAI
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About BALRAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BALRAM — Tug

BALRAM is a tug registered under the India flag.

BALRAM route and voyage history

BALRAM is currently on a voyage from HAZIRA ANCH to MUMBAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T19:40:00Z. The live route and current course of BALRAM are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as BALRAM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 419001500
  • IMO: 8022248
  • Call sign: VWCA
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: India

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BALRAM right now?+
BALRAM is currently under way in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from HAZIRA ANCH to MUMBAI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 19:40 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for BALRAM?+
BALRAM broadcasts MMSI 419001500 and is registered as IMO 8022248, with call sign VWCA. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is BALRAM?+
BALRAM is classified as a tug vessel registered under the IN flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full IN flag list at /flag/in.
How can I see the live position of BALRAM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BALRAM above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is BALRAM's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is BALRAM?+
As a tug, BALRAM sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

BALRAM — Key Facts

MMSI
419001500
IMO number
8022248
Call sign
VWCA
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
IN
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
62.0°
Heading
337°
Last known position
21.1172°, 72.5932°
Destination
MUMBAI
ETA
2026-09-08T19:40:00Z
Departure port
HAZIRA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T08:01:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:55:00Z